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AV53 VXR

2003 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,709 mi
Last recorded125,709 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VXR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 125,709 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 120,072 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 113,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,018 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 102,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 67,218 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,150 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,133 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,062 miles

Engine cover,undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is cracking/perishing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 32,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is cracking/perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,034 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothside rear tyres outer wall lightly perishing.

nearside rear parking brake low on efficiency -compare offside.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking to side walls and side tread

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,236 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Very slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,104 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 21,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,607 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,153 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 15,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 11,983 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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AV53 VXR is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 73,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 VXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 VXR registered?

AV53 VXR is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AV53 VXR safe to buy?

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